We were living on Macon Road in Tecumseh when you were born. Finally settled in to our house and made a few friends. Aunt Glor was getting married in April and we were having a shower for her. I was in charge of the invitations. Tuesday, March 14, early rise and making out the last ones, suddenly having a few pains and I was realizing today would be Kele’s birthday. Better hurry up and get them done.
I had picked out your name and your dad said ok to the name Kelly. In the news at that time there was a soccer star named Pele and I thought that would be a great way to spell your name. You would be the only Kele with a cool spelling. As for Jane, I like that for a simple second name. We could the call you KJ. In those days it wasn’t the best time for women and If we called you KJ you could go more places if people thought you were a man. People were biased back then about women – hiring, colleges, etc. I wanted you to have all the possibilities.
I called a good Jaycee friend to see if she could watch Lizy and Julie while I went to my scheduled Dr. appointment. When I got to her house, I was having more pains and she didn’t want me to drive. I think she was afraid I would have you at her house. She called dad at work and he came to take me to Onsted for the appt. Dr. Armovit said to go to the hospital and he would meet us there.
It was about 12:30 by then. While we were there, Janice came in to visit me, she had just finished her shift and saw that I had come in. I remember I had a window room and it was a little cloudy outside, a good day to stay inside with a new baby. All of a sudden the pains came faster and we went right to the delivery room. Dad came in too. When we first saw you, there was a lot of crying, you and me. I was happy to see you. I thought you were probably cold or needed to be snuggled. So the nurse hurried up so I could hold you. I know dad was hoping for a boy, but you were so cute, we loved you so much. It was 3:27 in the afternoon and our family was complete.
Dad brought Lizy and Julie up to see you the next day. They could only see you through the nursery window and they just wanted
to touch you. We will love you forever!
love you, mom
